African Development Bank Approves $18 Million Loan for a 50 MW Solar Project in Kenya
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a senior loan of $18.17 million for the development of 50 MW Kopere solar power project in Nandi County, Kenya. The project also ...
Japan’s Proposal to Rollback Solar Subsidy Angers Investors and Operators
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has proposed that companies granted permits for solar projects between the fiscal years of 2012 to 2014 under Feed-In-Tariffs (FiT) should submit ...
In a Policy Turnaround, China Plans to Increase Solar Target Up to 270 GW by 2022
After announcing installation caps in the second quarter, China is expected to be currently evaluating the feasibility of increasing its solar installation target to 250-270 GW by 2022. China currently ...
China Adds 34.5 GW of Solar Capacity in the First Three Quarters of 2018, a 20% Drop
China added 34.5 GW of solar PV capacity in the first three quarters of 2018. This takes China’s total installed solar PV capacity to 164.74 GW, of which 117.9 GW ...
China Added 24.3 GW of Solar Capacity in the First Half Of 2018
China added 24.3 GW of solar PV capacity in the first half (1H) of 2018. This takes China’s total installed solar PV capacity to 154.51 GW, out of which 112.6 ...
China Ends Wind Feed-In Tariffs and Opts for Auctions
China’s renewable story is going through a transformation in 2018. After many years of growth in renewable energy, the country is beginning to change its policies that will influence its ...
Mercom Capital Group Projects Strong Finish to 2014 with Global Solar Installations Forecast at Approximately 48 GW
The first half of 2014 was not spectacular for solar installations globally, but with recent policy adjustments being implemented, especially in China, another strong year is forecasted with installations of ...
